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Casa Grande Approves Extended-Stay Hotel Despite Community Opposition

Casa Grande Approves Extended-Stay Hotel Despite Community Opposition

ByJustin MathewsJul 5, 2025

Conceptual representation of planned hotel. [City of Casa Grande] The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning…

Apache Junction Reviews Parking Policy After Controversial Downtown Apartment Approval

Apache Junction Reviews Parking Policy After Controversial Downtown Apartment Approval

ByJustin MathewsJun 30, 2025

The Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed parking reduction policies at their June 24,…

Westland Village Wins Final Approval from Florence Town Council Following Planning Commission Success

Westland Village Wins Final Approval from Florence Town Council Following Planning Commission Success

ByJustin MathewsJun 25, 2025

The Florence Town Council unanimously approved the Westland Village rezoning application on June 17, 2025,…

City Council Greenlights 184-Acre Maricopa Towne Center Project

City Council Greenlights 184-Acre Maricopa Towne Center Project

ByJustin MathewsJun 19, 2025

Key Highlights The Maricopa City Council unanimously approved a minor general plan land use amendment…

Apache Junction Approves Downtown Housing to Support Local Businesses

Apache Junction Approves Downtown Housing to Support Local Businesses

ByJustin MathewsJun 18, 2025

[Wolff Enterprises III, LLC] Developer overcomes Planning Commission denial to secure approval for downtown residential…

Maricopa Commission Tables Housing Development Citing Lessons from Old “Zombie” Projects

Maricopa Commission Tables Housing Development Citing Lessons from Old “Zombie” Projects

ByJustin MathewsJun 16, 2025

Commission Votes to Continue Case Pending Traffic Engineer Review The Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission…

Florence Commission Moves Forward with Mesquite Trails Phases Three and Four

Florence Commission Moves Forward with Mesquite Trails Phases Three and Four

ByJustin MathewsJun 14, 2025

Mesquite Trails Development and surrounding developments. [United Engineering Group] The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission…

Meritage Sells Mesquite Trails Parcel to New Home Company for 116-Unit Project in Florence

Meritage Sells Mesquite Trails Parcel to New Home Company for 116-Unit Project in Florence

ByJustin MathewsJun 14, 2025

[New Home Co.] The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a design review for…

40-Acre Westland Village Development Advances Near Windmill Winery in Downtown Florence

40-Acre Westland Village Development Advances Near Windmill Winery in Downtown Florence

ByJustin MathewsJun 14, 2025

[Iplan Consulting] The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning application for Westland…

From 99% Single-Family to Multi-Family Future: Maricopa’s Housing Evolution

From 99% Single-Family to Multi-Family Future: Maricopa’s Housing Evolution

ByJustin MathewsMay 26, 2025

Multi-family housing options were promoted at the recent housing assessment presentation to the Maricopa City…

Pinal County P&Z Commission Denies Rio Blanco Development Amid Rural Community Pushback

Pinal County P&Z Commission Denies Rio Blanco Development Amid Rural Community Pushback

ByJustin MathewsMay 20, 2025

CVL Consultants The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted on May 15th to deny…

Planning Commission Rejects 14-Building Apartment Complex in Downtown Apache Junction

Planning Commission Rejects 14-Building Apartment Complex in Downtown Apache Junction

ByJustin MathewsApr 14, 2025

One of the residential building styles presented at the P&Z presentation [Source: Wolff Company] Concerns…

Vested Rights Trump Local Opposition: Florence Commission Approves Anthem East Development

Vested Rights Trump Local Opposition: Florence Commission Approves Anthem East Development

ByJustin MathewsApr 11, 2025

In a unanimous decision on April 3rd, the Florence Planning and Zoning Commission voted to…

Learning from Anthem East: Florence Council Unanimously Rejects Westland Village Development

Learning from Anthem East: Florence Council Unanimously Rejects Westland Village Development

ByJustin MathewsApr 5, 2025

The Florence Town Council unanimously rejected the proposed Westland Village development at their meeting on…

Superstition Mountain Development Proposal Gains Traction Despite Density Concerns

Superstition Mountain Development Proposal Gains Traction Despite Density Concerns

ByJustin MathewsMar 27, 2025

Sample home illustrated at the Pinal County Planning and Zoning meeting. [Source: Camelot Homes] The…

Vested Rights vs. Community Concerns: Florence Commission Rejects Anthem East Development

Vested Rights vs. Community Concerns: Florence Commission Rejects Anthem East Development

ByJustin MathewsMar 25, 2025

Residents speak out against additional homes in already crowded development. [Source: Town of Florence] The…

Westland Village Development Proposed Near Windmill Winery and Territorial Square Area

Westland Village Development Proposed Near Windmill Winery and Territorial Square Area

ByJustin MathewsMar 14, 2025

Sample multi-family housing unit by Iplan Consulting [Source: Town of Florence | Iplan Consulting] The…

Florence’s Housing Boom Continues: Monarch Development Gets Council Approval Near Felix Road and Hunt Highway

Florence’s Housing Boom Continues: Monarch Development Gets Council Approval Near Felix Road and Hunt Highway

ByJustin MathewsMar 8, 2025

Plan for Monarch Entrance Monument [Source: Community Southwest] The Florence Town Council unanimously approved the…

Accountability at Forefront as Apache Junction Reviews Housing Assistance Request

Accountability at Forefront as Apache Junction Reviews Housing Assistance Request

ByJustin MathewsMar 3, 2025

Commission Evaluates $80,000 Request for Emergency Shelter and Eviction Prevention The City of Apache Junction’s…

3,100+ Home Anthem East Development Put on Hold by Planning Commission

3,100+ Home Anthem East Development Put on Hold by Planning Commission

ByJustin MathewsFeb 28, 2025

Community development districts around Merrill Ranch. [Source: Town of Florence] FLORENCE, AZ – The Florence…

New Downtown for San Tan Valley? Supervisors Greenlight 3,200-Acre Urban Core Project

New Downtown for San Tan Valley? Supervisors Greenlight 3,200-Acre Urban Core Project

ByJustin MathewsFeb 24, 2025

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two measures at their last meeting that…

Florence Grapples with Plans for 94,000 New Homes

Florence Grapples with Plans for 94,000 New Homes

ByJustin MathewsFeb 18, 2025

The Town of Florence Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint work session…

Florence Commission Greenlights 2,050-Home Monarch Development Amid Traffic Concerns

Florence Commission Greenlights 2,050-Home Monarch Development Amid Traffic Concerns

ByJustin MathewsFeb 11, 2025

The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Monarch planned unit…

Florence Council Approves Phase II of 2,552-Home Mesquite Trails Master Plan

Florence Council Approves Phase II of 2,552-Home Mesquite Trails Master Plan

ByJustin MathewsFeb 9, 2025

The Florence Town Council unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Phase II of the Mesquite…

Florence Advances Plans for 2,500-Home Mesquite Trails Development

Florence Advances Plans for 2,500-Home Mesquite Trails Development

ByJustin MathewsJan 15, 2025

The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on January 9 to recommend approval for…

Casa Grande Rezoning Approved Amid Residential Concerns

Casa Grande Rezoning Approved Amid Residential Concerns

ByJustin MathewsJan 9, 2025

The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a series of requests to rezone…

Home Ownership and Water Supply Requirements Shape Marabella Development Discussion

Home Ownership and Water Supply Requirements Shape Marabella Development Discussion

ByJustin MathewsJan 8, 2025

CASA GRANDE — The interplay between water regulations and residential growth emerged as a central…

City of Casa Grande Invites Public to Discuss Affordable Housing Needs

City of Casa Grande Invites Public to Discuss Affordable Housing Needs

ByJustin MathewsJan 8, 2025

News Source: City of Casa Grande The Casa Grande City Council and the Planning and…

New Housing Community Approved in Maricopa as City Expands Roads to Handle Growth

New Housing Community Approved in Maricopa as City Expands Roads to Handle Growth

ByJustin MathewsJan 2, 2025

The City of Maricopa is taking another step forward in its growth with the approval…

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